On Dec. 7, 1941, Marie and Georges Schneider and their three teenage sons gathered around their new RCA radio, tapping their toes and slapping their knees to the big band sound of…
Thank you for your service
Before David went to fight in Iraq, he worked with the same company for over 25 years. After 9/11, he joined the National Guard. David knew there was a risk of him…
Philadelphia Missionary Baptist Church celebrates 148 years
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. Rev. Orenthya J. Sloan, pastor of Philadelphia Missionary Baptist Church, welcomes the community to celebrate their 148th Church Anniversary on Sunday, Nov. 10, at 3 p.m. Rev….
Community Thanksgiving Service offered Sunday, Nov. 24
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. The annual Community Thanksgiving Service provides an opportunity for interdenominational worship. The service, sponsored by the Jefferson County Ministerial Association, takes place this year on Sunday, Nov….
Fall vacation bible school offered
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Macedonia Church is offering a vacation bible school for all ages from Thursday, Nov. 21, through Saturday, Nov. 23. The VBS has a seasonal theme of “Fall…
Meet Your Neighbor – Jessie McCormick
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. Meet Jessie McCormick! McCormick was born and raised near Bainbridge, Ga., specifically in the Veda community. She graduated from Bainbridge High School in 2008 and pursued her…
Official removed from canvassing board because of anti-Amendment 4 vote
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. One of three commissioners who voted in favor of a resolution opposing a controversial amendment on abortion recently experienced blowback for his action. The Jefferson County Commission…
Early and mail-in votes racking up
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. A snapshot of the voting on Wednesday afternoon as the clock ticked towards election night on Tuesday, Nov. 5, showed the number of local voters who had…
The NEW Front Porch is here!
Emerald Greene ECB Publishing, Inc. It is with great pleasure that we announce the arrival of The Front Porch magazine’s Nov/Dec 2024 issue. The new issue has been mailed out and subscribers…
Fields of Faith to take place Nov. 6
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) is holding a community-wide Fields of Faith event on Wednesday evening, Nov. 6 at the ACA football field, located at 7803 Aucilla…
U.S.D.A. Meets local farmers following bout of major weather disasters
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. On Thursday, Oct. 17, representatives from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) flew in from the Tallahassee airport to meet some of Jefferson County’s local farmers who…
Forestry: More than trees
Fall is here, bringing cooler air, football, and the celebration of Florida Forests Week (October 20-26). This annual event highlights the important role forests play in Florida’s economy and environment. Roughly 124,000…
Thank you Mrs. Anderson
Dear Citizens of Jefferson County, The following is through my individual eyes and I speak for no other entity or person. I would like to take this opportunity to recognize the outstanding…
Ponderings…Health in hindsight
What would you do, if you could peer into your own future, and see the ways your life will change? Would you change the things about your life that will bring upon…
Library to host free technology classes
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. Did you just get a new Android phone, and you’re having trouble navigating its features? Are you wanting to join friends and family on social media, but…
Healthy Start coalitions support one another with baby-care donations
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Help with recovery efforts following hurricanes Debby, Helene and Milton continues to arrive in our area from near and far. On Friday, Oct. 25, the Healthy Start…
Donate nutrition shakes through Dec. 2
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Big Bend Hospice (BBH) has just begun to collect donations of nutrition shakes to support their patients. They are seeking nutrition drinks such as Ensure brand in…
The story behind National Native American Heritage Month
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. Today marks the beginning of National Native American Heritage Month, a time to honor and learn more about the Native American cultures that have existed throughout history…
Jefferson County UF/IFAS Extension welcomes new 4-H program assistant
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. Say hello to our community’s new 4-H program assistant at the Jefferson County UF/IFAS Extension Office, Justice Barrington! Though she now lives in Tallahassee, Barrington considers herself…
Watering wisely
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. It’s been way too long since we had a drop of rain. Somehow most of the plants out in nature seem to be getting by on the…
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